Pikachu (SSB4): Difference between revisions

 

Thanks to {{Sm|ESAM}}'s efforts, Pikachu was initially perceived as a top-tier character and was ranked as high 5th on the first tier list, in the high-tier. ESAM demonstrated the usefulness of [[Quick Attack]] in enhancing Pikachu's mobility, along with showing its strong combo and offstage games, ability to evade attacks through its small size and [[crouch]], and [[jab lock]] set-ups into KO's. However, as ESAM's results declined, players began to point out Pikachu's lack of reliable KO set-ups and general lack of power, the high landing lag of its aerials, and its lack of [[reach]], with its troublesome match-up against {{SSB4|Mario}} also being frequently cited as a major hindrance due to his commonness. Along with having fairly weak representation for a high-tiered character, such weaknesses negatively affected opinions on the character, and its placement at 5th on the first 4BR tier list was met with widespread disapproval. As expected, Pikachu saw a noticeable drop on the second version of the list, placing at 12th, though it remains a high-tier character.